$1,196Sale Price / item|20% Off
Vintage 16"-17" Adjustable Length Green Tourmaline Necklace in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
This Green Tourmaline Station Necklace is crafted in warm 14K yellow gold and features rich green tourmaline beads with a striking center drop.
Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$2,240Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 18" Natural White Diamond(2.00ct) Necklace in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
A refined interplay of texture and light, this vintage 18" station necklace is crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and set with 2.00 carats of natural white diamonds.
White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Platinum 3 carat Diamonds 44" diamond chain Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Timeless and endlessly wearable, this diamond station necklace transitions seamlessly from day to evening.
Diamond, Platinum
23 Freshwater pearls Necklace. Sectioned Pearls 14k White Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stones: Freshwater Pearls Pearl Count: Twenty-Three Pearls Jewelry Type: Station Necklace Style: Stationed Pearl Necklace, Minimalist Pearl Necklace, Vintag...
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
David Yurman Sterling Silver Citrine Hematite Diamond Chatelaine Necklace
By David Yurman
Located in Towson, MD
This David Yurman sterling silver Chatelaine station necklace pairs checkerboard cut citrine and hematite with round brilliant diamond accents along a fine box chain.
Citrine, Diamond, Hematite, Sterling Silver
14K White Gold Long Chain Necklace with 1.00ct Diamonds & Pearls
Located in Great Neck, NY
A beautifully made and highly wearable long diamond station necklace, ideal for collectors of fine handmade Italian-style jewelry and lovers of sophisticated minimalist design.
Cultured Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Antique Unisex Gold Pendant Necklace, Vintage Design, Good Condition
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
A refined Italian-crafted station necklace featuring alternating onyx and turquoise circles set in solid 14-karat yellow gold.
Onyx, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Renato Cipullo One-of-a-Kind 18K Yellow Gold Mother-of-Pearl & Citrine Jaguar
By Renato Cipullo
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Discover exceptional artistry with the One-of-a-Kind 18K Yellow Gold Mother-of-Pearl & Citrine Jaguar Station Necklace by Renato Cipullo, an internationally acclaimed designer ce...
Citrine, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
"Fleurette" Multi-Sapphire Flower Cluster & Curb Link Chain Necklace, 18K Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
Sapphire Cluster "Fleurette" Station Curb Link Chain Necklace 18K Yellow Gold Make a vibrant statement with this spectacular Multi-Color Sapphire "Fleurette" Cluster Station Necklace.
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yello...
Mikimoto 18K Yellow Gold Akoya Pearl Lariat Drop Pendant Necklace
By Mikimoto
Located in Houston, TX
Might show minor signs of wear. The Necklace is 20" up to the diamond bar station, Necklace has additional 2" from the bar down to the Pearl.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Organic Diamond Slice & Pavé Diamond Necklace & Earrings Set
Located in Newport Beach, CA
The elegant double-strand station necklace measures 36.75 inches in length and features 21 individually bezel-set organic diamond slices accented by six shimmering pavé diamond stati...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
7.51 Carat Natural Pear Marquise Diamond Flower Cluster Necklace 18K White Gold
By Jewel Palate
Located in Deira, AE
Specifications * Item Code: SEN-53090 * Category: Fine Jewelry * Jewelry Type: Necklace * Style: Floral Cluster Station Necklace * Metal: 18K White Gold * Gold Weight: 10.71 Grams *...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$11,417 / item
1ct Natural Diamond Station 14K Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crafted from 14K yellow gold, this necklace showcases the beauty of 22 full-cut natural diamonds totaling 1.00 carat. Weighing 14.28 grams, it embodies elegance and sophistication, m...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,211 / item
0.50ct Round Diamond Bezel Station 14K Gold Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Featuring eight stunning round-cut diamonds, each securely set in a sleek bezel, this necklace offers effortless beauty in 14K gold. Available in yellow, rose, or white gold, it's pe...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Heart Station 14K Yellow Gold ( 18K Custom ) Diamond Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Delicate, romantic, and timeless, this Heart Station Diamond Necklace is crafted in luminous 14K yellow gold, with the option to customize in 18K gold for an elevated finish.
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
CHANEL 2008 08P Rue Cambon charm crystal rhinestone Gripoix sautoir necklace
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 2008 08P Rue Cambon multi charm crystal rhinestone Gripoix sautoir necklace Reference: SNKO/A00829 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Model: Rue Cambon Multi Station Charm...
Cartier Love Station Chain Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k white gold with 30 motifs. Signed by Cartier 46 inches long
18k Gold
Fiore Five Station Diamond Necklace
By Pampillonia
Located in Bethesda, MD
From the master Jewelers of Pampillonia, our Fiore five station diamond necklace. The Fiore motif is taken directly from the original Van Cleef & Arples models.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vibe Station 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Diamond Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Add a touch of elegance to your look with the Vibe Station 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Necklace, crafted in radiant 14K yellow gold.
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Solid 14k Yellow Gold Genuine White Diamond Emerald Gemstone Necklace Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, IN
This piece is a Three-Charm Emerald Drop and Diamond Halo Station Necklace. The design features three vibrant station charms beautifully spaced along a delicate chain, creating a cla...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
New 14k Gold 1.14ctw Bezel Station Princess Diamond Station Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
This gorgeous diamond by the yard necklace is newly crafted in solid 14k yellow gold and features cable link chain with 8 bezel settings that carry the stunning diamonds along the ne...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.53 Carat Natural Diamond Round Brilliant Cluster Necklace 18K Yellow Gold
By Jewel Palate
Located in Deira, AE
Rather than a uniform station necklace where every link reads identically, the varying groupings of two and three diamonds create a natural irregularity — the necklace never looks th...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald Natural Diamond Halo Drop Necklace in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
NOTE: The color and size of natural gemstones may slightly vary, as no two gemstones are identical in size or color. This station-style necklace features alternating pear-cut emera...
Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Genuine H/Si White Diamond Solid 14k Yellow Gold Emerald Gemstone Chain Necklace
Located in Jaipur, IN
Chain Style: Suspended from a delicate, high-polish 14k solid gold cable chain, designed to rest elegantly along the collarbone as a choker or short station necklace. Aesthetic: A s...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Solid 14k Yellow Gold Slice Diamond Pendant Chain Necklace 16 inches Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, IN
Solid 14k Yellow Gold Slice Diamond Pendant Chain Necklace 16 inches Jewelry Details:- Item Code :- NEMJ-761 Material - 14K Solid Yellow Gold Net Weight - 2.13 Grams Diamond Weight ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Multi Cut Diamond Tennis Chain Necklace 14k Yellow Gold Fine Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, IN
Key Specifications: Carat Weight: The diamond weight of this necklace is 4.06 cts. Style: Often categorized as a multi-shape station necklace, it is a popular choice for bridal wear...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique Edwardian Platinum Diamond Station Chain Necklace
Located in New York, NY
An elegant antique platinum and diamond station chain necklace, dating to the early 20th century.
Diamond, Platinum
ADA Jewelry Natural Diamond Beaded Necklace in 14K Yellow Gold, 2.80 Carats
By ADA Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Details Name: Beaded Necklace Creator: ADA Jewelry Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Stones: Natural Diamonds Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Total Diamond Weight: Approximately 2.80 Carats Diamo...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
CHANEL Vintage Gold Station Chain Long Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France Gold Plated The necklace is in good condition showing minimal wear Measurements approx.: chain 36" long Comes with box IMPORTANT INFORMATION...
Gold
Sterling Silver Round CZ Station Chain Necklace 36"
By Bijoux Num
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sterling Silver Round CZ Station Chain Necklace A long and elegant platinum rhodium plated sterling silver chain is embellished with hand bezel-set faceted simulated diamond cz (0.2...
Sterling Silver, Platinum
.50 Carat Diamonds Station Yard Necklace 14 Karat*
Located in New York, NY
.50ct. Diamonds ladies Station Yard Necklace. Rounds, Full cuts. F/G colors Vs-2 clarity. 14 diamonds total count.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Diamond 12 Station White Gold Chain Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Diamond 12 Station Choker Necklace by Cartier. With 12 round brilliant cut diamonds VS1 clarity, G color total weight 1.5ct Details: Chain: Length 14.5" Weight: 6.3 gr...
Diamond, White Gold
David Webb Hammered Gold Station Chocker Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold. Signed by David Webb 13 inches long
18k Gold
Pink & White Diamond Bezel Bead Dangle 14K Gold Chain Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Product Specifications: Item Type: Dangle Station Necklace Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Total Weight: 9 grams Chain Length: 16 inches Chain Style: Graduated gold bead chain (5mm to 2.5mm) ...
Pink Diamond, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
18k Two-Tone GIA Certified 17.11ct Yellow Diamond & 7.98ctw Diamond Necklace
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18k Two-Tone Gold GIA Certified 17.11ct Fancy Yellow Diamond & 7.98ctw Round Diamond Bezel Necklace 17" Style: GIA Certified Fancy Yellow Diamond Bezel Station Necklace Material: 18...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Diamond Lariat Station Antique Necklace
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Stunning antique estate necklace crafted in 14K white gold, featuring a mix of brilliant round, baguette, and princess-cut diamonds totaling 0.5 carats. Elegant lariat design adds so...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
98.94 Carat Blue Topaz & Zircon Three Strand Opera Length Necklace in 925 Silver
Located in New York, NY
This 98.94-carat Blue Topaz & Zircon Three-Strand Opera-Length Necklace is an elegant station necklace, handcrafted in 925 sterling silver and showcasing a stunning sequence of oval-...
Topaz, Zircon, Blue Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
$3,120Sale Price / item|20% Off
Two-Tone 14K Diamond Station Choker Necklace
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
1.08 cts diamonds G-H Si 14k yellow and white gold This item has been appraised and inspected by a certified Gemologist. All diamond and gemstone grading is done under GIA standards
Diamond, 14k Gold
$13,478Sale Price / item|20% Off
Spectrum 26.65ct Gemstone & Diamond Long Station Lariat Necklace
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Elevate your collection with this captivating long station lariat necklace by Spectrum. A stunning journey through refined aesthetics, this 40-inch piece features a deliberate, rhyth...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sterling Silver Round CZ Station Vermeil Chain Necklace 36"
By Bijoux Num
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Round CZ Station Vermeil Chain Necklace 36" A long and elegant 18k gold vermeil chain is embellished with hand bezel-set faceted simulated diamond cz (0.25ct size each - 6.25ct tota...
Sterling Silver, 18k Gold, Vermeil
Diamond Rectangular Station Drop Dangle Link 18 Inch Necklace
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Dangle Link Necklace featuring five elegant rectangular station drops, each accented with a bezel-set round brilliant-cut diamond.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Certified Natural Diamond By-the-Yard Necklace in 14K Yellow Gold, 1ct Bezel-Set
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This By-the-Yard station necklace featuring 1 carat of uneven shapes natural diamonds, set in 14k yellow gold.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chanel Vintage Gold CC Coin Crystal Station Collar Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France Gold Plated The necklace is in good condition showing minimal wear Measurements approx.: length 17 inches Comes with box IMPORTANT INFORMATI...
Gold
Jordan Schlanger 18k White Gold Diamond Station Drop Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A refined necklace by Jordan Schlanger, crafted in luxurious 18k white gold and designed with an elegant diamond station drop.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold Beaded Station Tassel Necklace 16.0-19.0"
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18k yellow gold Length: necklace measures 16.0-19.0 inches in length Weight: 4.5 grams
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Spectrum 21.48ct Zambian Emerald & 7.14ct Diamond Station Drop Necklace
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Unveil the timeless allure of this station drop necklace by Spectrum, a sophisticated piece designed to captivate at any formal occasion.
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Interlocking Heart Station Lariat Necklace # 26247
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling Silver Interlocking Heart Station Lariat Necklace - This beautiful Tiffany & Co. sterling silver necklace features a delicate chain accented with polished heart stations an...
Sterling Silver
18K White Gold Diamond Heart Station Drop Necklace 16" #26892
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18K White Gold and Diamond Heart Station Drop Necklace- This stunning 18K white gold necklace features three pave diamond heart stations gracefully spaced along the beautifully deta...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14k White Gold Gray Pearl 15.5" Station Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (14) Genuine Cultured Pearls - Round Shape - Gray Color - 6.5mm to 7.2mm approx.) Material: Solid 14k White Gold Weight: 7.61 Grams Chain Type: 15.5” - Station Cable link...
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Lika Behar 24K Yellow Gold & Diamond 5 Station Dylan Necklace
By Lika Behar
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
The Lika Behar 24K Yellow Gold and Diamond 5 Station Dylan Necklace showcases luxury and artisanal craftsmanship.
Diamond, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman Cable Classic Silver & Gold Station Amethyst Collar Necklace
By David Yurman
Located in Baltimore, MD
David Yurman Cable Classic Silver & Gold Station Amethyst Necklace David Yurman Cable Classic Sterling Silver & Gold Station Amethyst Collar Necklace Metal: Stelring silver & 14k y...
Amethyst, Gold, Silver
Retro 40s Necklace 14k Gold Snake Chain Geometric Stations
Located in Torrance, CA
Three architectural style 'stations' offer a bold look to this stunning retro necklace.
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Large Southwestern Silver Turquoise Station Statement Necklace 22" 116g
Located in Addison, TX
Details Metal: Silver Style: Large Southwestern Statement / Bib Necklace Main Stone: Turquoise Number of Turquoise Stations: 3 Design: Three Large Turquoise Stations with Applied Lea...
Turquoise, Silver
$1,383Sale Price|20% Off
Elegant 3-Station Diamond Drop Necklace in 18k White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Elegant 3-Station Diamond Drop Necklace in 18k White Gold Crafted in 18k white gold, this necklace features three round diamonds arranged in a graceful vertical drop design.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Whimsical Pave Butterfly Station Charm Necklace
Located in Antwerp, BE
A fine gold-tone cable chain featuring Five butterfly charms meticulously spaced in a "station" layout to sit perfectly along the neckline.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Roberto Coin Diamond Station Y-Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Houston, TX
Roberto Coin Diamond Station Y-Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold Delicate sophistication meets timeless Italian craftsmanship in this authentic Roberto Coin Diamond Station Y-Necklace, be...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Bow Station Diamond 18k White Gold Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in University Place, WA
A refined vintage Tiffany & Co. necklace composed of repeating bow inspired station motifs, crafted in 18k white gold and set with diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Multi-Color Rectangular Gemstone Station 18KYG Necklace Signed Laura Munder
By Laura Munder
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18K Yellow Gold Colorful Gemstone Two-Row Collar Necklace by Laura Munder. This exceptional designer necklace showcases a vibrant array of rectangular cabochon blue topaz, citrine, g...
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Gold Old European Cut Diamond Station 17.5” Necklace .80ct
Located in Venice, CA
It also looks great with a pendant. The necklace contains eight antique Old European Cut diamonds that measure 3 mm each for a TCW of 0.80 carats.
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Cluster Station Gold Choker Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Stunning Diamond Gold Vintage Cluster Station Choker Necklace. Securely Hand set with 3.00tcw Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.
Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers.
In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs.
For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone.
Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage David Webb necklaces — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt.
On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.
If jewelry could talk, we know this piece would have good stories.
Emblems of heartfelt emotion, elegant vessels for photos and keepsakes and perfect for layering, these special ornaments are an essential component of any thoughtfully curated jewelry collection.
With more than 100 carats of diamonds, this vintage stunner converts into different styles, making it as versatile as it is breathtaking.
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Organic shapes, surprising textures, shimmering colors and inventive embellishments take the new generation of pearl jewelry from classic to cutting-edge.
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After more than a decade creating the iconic Lanvin gems of the Alber Elbaz years, designer Elie Top dove into the world of fine jewelry, mixing silver and gold to create his own striking, timeless look.